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Originally Posted by thunda
In this case, you should remember that the CA legislature did pass same-sex marriage - twice! - and it was vetoed by the governor, who said that the courts were the place to decide the issue.
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Actually, he said the courts or a vote of the people should decide the issue, since the legislature couldn't amend or repeal Prop. 22 on its own. In California, the legislature is uniquely enjoined from undoing legislative initiatives approved by statewide referendum.
Politically, though, it's a right that should be secured in the legislature, not made up by a court.
Here is a good summary of some of the problems with the decision and its likely political fallout by a gay supporter of same-sex marriage.